In 2010, the total amount of contributions raised in house campaigns was $30,673,659. The top 10 overall donors were: <ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=FL&y=2010&f=H ''Follow the Money'': "Florida House 2010 Campaign Contributions"]</ref>

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In 2010, the total amount of contributions raised in house campaigns was $30,673,659. The top 10 overall donors were:<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=FL&y=2010&f=H ''Follow the Money'': "Florida House 2010 Campaign Contributions"]</ref>

Campaign spending

This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Florida in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign spending in state house races, including spending in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]

Year

Number of candidates

Total contributions

2010

322

$30,673,659

2008

293

$30,318,643

2006

267

$27,335,108

2004

243

$18,605,869

2002

322

$22,545,724

In 2010, the total amount of contributions raised in house campaigns was $30,673,659. The top 10 overall donors were:[2]

Impact of redistricting

As prescribed by law, the Florida Supreme Court approved a new House map on March 9, 2012. Pollster Jim Kane stated that Republicans are likely to hold majorities regardless of redistricting outcome, but not as substantial as in previous years.[4] Florida Democrats appeared to agree with that assessment, with one House Democratic consultant noting that retaking the chamber would happen over time rather than in one election cycle. An analysis by the Florida Chamber of Commerce showed a fluidity of a gain of one House seat by Republicans to a loss of five.[5]

District 42

Note: Incumbent Mike Horner (R) withdrew on September 24, 2012 after being named a client in a prostitution and racketeering case.[7][8]Horner's name still appeared on the general election ballot, with all votes he received counting toward the replacement Republican nominee, Mike LaRosa.[9]